Humanity is the superb state of man in the society. The long history of man from the barbaric age to the present sophisticated society is a history of the suppression of evil wishes and actions. It is a long record of how man has developed an international outlook of brotherhood and has established a cultural society. In the distant past man thought of himself alone. He wanted his supremacy over others. It changed into a group consciousness. Again the individual consciousness was there. Both of these were opposed by others and there were wars. Barbarism again took hold of man. All those who waged wars have been the greatest enemies of humanity from the days of Rawan and Duryodhan to the present one of Hitler and Mussolini. Krinvanto Vishwamaryam i.e. making all the people in the universe good has been the aim of the sages in India for thousands of years. They aimed at the development of humanity. The people should be kind to and sympathetic towards the needy. There should be peace and tranquility. There are the outward symbols of humanity. A number of politicians grew into dictators under the grab of an ideology. Stalin became a dictator under the grab of Communism. He and his cohorts in... read more

Essay Writing topics for Kids on “My Best Friend” I have many friends; some are my school fellows and some are my neighbourhood fellows. But I like Aakash the most who was my school fellow. He is sixteen years old like me and very tall for his age. He comes from a rich family. His father is a businessman and owns a large amount of wealth. But instead of being proud, Aakash is modest and meek. Aakash is very neat and clean in his appearance and dressing. Being from a good family, he is very simple in his habits. He is always ready to do the work that are assigned to him and help others in their work. Aakash is the monitor of our class and also the head boy of our school. He never lies and is extremely sincere in dealing with friends. He helps them whenever and wherever needed and is very considerate and sympathetic to everyone. In fact he helps me a lot in making me understand any topic discussed in the class which I am unable to follow. Even if a friend or a classmate abuses him, he never loses his temper. His behavior with the classmates and in fact with everyone is never rude;... read more

Essay writing topics – Kids Should Have Less Homework Children are the future of our country. They are very precious to their parents. Every parent deeply loves their kid and wishes to provide him the best education and desires their kids to excel in every area of life. In all this process they at times fail to understand how much pressure they are putting on their kid. Little child not knowing what is wrong and what is right and unable to fight for himself finds himself drowning in the ocean of studies. Their syllabus are huge and in order to complete the vast syllabus a child spend almost half of the day at school and the other half in completion of his homework. In the hoard of excelling and studies and every other extra-curricular activity we forget to teach a child how to live life. A child wakes up early in the morning, gets ready for his school and reaches his school within half an hour and in some cases depending on the distance and traffic it even takes one hour to reach the school. Thus we see many kids spent two hours in going to school and coming back home. Next almost all the schools are of minimum... read more

Essay Writing topics for kids on How I Spent My Summer Vacation Vacations are the best time to relax and enjoy and I eagerly wait for my summer vacations every year. Every year my school closes in the middle of the month of May and reopens by the end of June. Annual exams get over and the results are declared. This time I got promoted to class nine from class eight. After the hard labor for the examinations, I wanted some rest and also some refreshment. Hence I put aside my books for a few weeks. Next day morning I went out to play with my friends. It was a very hot and sunny day so we decided to play indoor games. In the evening I asked my father and mother to take me to any of the hill stations because I wanted to beat the heat. My father told me that we cannot go to a hill station because all the hotels and resorts are booked beforehand only. It was too hot, the sun was scorching and the wind was deliberating. Fortunately my uncle had invited my family to Haridwar where he had reached two weeks earlier. Me and my parents reached Haridwar. My uncle, my aunty and... read more

Essay writing topics on Live- in Relationships Live- in relationships means that a couple who are in love with each other opt to stay together without getting married to each other. This phenomenon is common in the Western countries like America and Europe but it is gaining considerable visibility in India also. We all are aware of the fact that however much progressive India might be but its basis is still traditional. However modern any culture of the Indian society is, they do not accept the fact that it is fine for a couple to stay with each other without getting married. Some live- in relationship couples have to face severe problems if not from their community, from the society they live in. the society members claim that this kind of culture will have a bad influence on their kids because kids learn what they see. Most of the families claim that these couples can ruin the traditional mindset of their kids and the kids will follow suit in future. Now the question that arises is that whether live-in relationships should be allowed in the societies or not. The opinions greatly vary. Most of the traditional Indians are of the view that if a couple is so much in... read more

Trees are our Friends Nature has provided us with a lot of green vegetation. We seldom realize the importance of trees in our day-to-day life. We cannot exist without trees. There are-many kinds of trees. Different kinds of trees grow in different countries and climates. In cold countries, trees like oak, birch, beech, elm, chestnut, fir and fruit trees like apple, pear and plum are found. In a hot country like India, the mango, the neem, the cotton tree, the banyan and hundreds of other trees are found. Rosewood, ebony and mahagony are some of the trees grown in tropical rain forests of India. Teak is the most common type of tree found in the monsoon forests of India. Coniferous trees like pine and cedar, trees of the Alpine variety like silver-fir, birch and juniper are found in the Himalayan regions. The uses of trees to men are many. The timber trees supply men with wood for various purposes. The wood of oak, teak and mahagony are hard and are used for making beautiful furniture. The wood pulp for making paper is got from soft wood trees. Trees provide us with different kinds of fruits. The chief fruits of the cold countries are apples, pears and plums and cherries.... read more

The Wonders of Science The twentieth century is the age of science. Science has progressed by leaps and bounds. It has brought about many revolutions in the life of man. Science is a great blessing to mankind. It has transformed human life beyond all imagination. Science has relieved man from his sufferings, removed his ignorance and lightened his toil. The very progress of mankind, from the primitive ages to the ultra-modern twenty-first century, shows how science has influenced life. Science has transformed the very face of the earth. It has blessed humanity with great and far-reaching inventions and discoveries. The wonders of science are still being unrevealed. Science is a faithful servant of man. In the early ages, science helped man in discovering the uses of his hands and intellect, for making tools, weapons and so on. The use of metals, wheels and the gradual invention of various machines followed. Science has made traveling a pleasure. Modern vehicles, modern means of communication and the latest supersonic jets have made the world a smaller place. In one day, we can visit many cities of the world. Distance and time have been conquered by science. Science is our most faithful medical helper. It has con­quered death and disease. In the sphere... read more

The Value of Discipline Discipline means learning to obey certain rules of conduct. The very essence of discipline is obedience – obedience to rules. In other words, discipline means the willing submission of a person to rules, regulations and instructions recognised by society. It is a willing and polite discharge of one’s duty towards others in soci­ety. If there is no discipline in life, there is anarchy. Discipline reigns supreme from heaven to earth. For instance, the earth, the moon and the stars move round the sun according to certain specific rules. Even animals are disciplined under the leaders of their herds. The life of bees in a hive is a model of disciplined life. The various organs of the human body co-operate with one another and are disciplined for the growth of the whole body. There are two main aspects of discipline. One is the moral aspect which is concerned with the individual and his inner qualities. The other is the social aspect which governs the external behaviour of a person in the society. The training of a child is a good example of discipline in the first sense. To be of any use in human society, a child has to be trained from its early years. The... read more

The Use and Abuse of Advertisements Modern advertisement is a skilful way of blowing one’s own trumpet. The most successful businessman is he who knows the secret of effective advertisement. A clever advertiser knows how to squeeze money even from a miserly consumer. Advertisements are broadcasted by means of newspaper, radio, television, cinema, etc. New devices are adopted every day for the purpose of advertisement. Advertisement has its advantaged. We are living in the age of advertisements. Advertisements are the life-line of business today. The smallest and the biggest traders alike use the techniques to advertise their goods and services. Nowadays the world has become very competitive. In this age of competition, goods cannot be sold without proper advertisement. The consumers would not know of the existence of many good things if they were not advertised. Advertisement can help the public in choosing and buying the best in the market. The results of new discoveries and inventions and the devices for comfortable living are made known to the public through advertisement. Advertise­ments bring profit to the producers and offer a wide choice for the public. The employment column in newspapers is very helpful to unemployed people. Matrimonial advertisements help marriages to take place. Advertisements of missing goods and persons,... read more

The Role of Students in Free India India has a vast population of students who are studying in thousands of schools and colleges. These students can play a pivotal role in the re-building and reconstruction of India. This can happen only if their energies are properly channelised. Students have played a significant role during India’s struggle for freedom. But after Independence it seems that the students have no aim and noble cause before them for which they can utilise their energy. Students possess immense youth power. In the absence of positive and constructive leadership, they are led astray. The Government should provide them with healthy and constructive leadership. In this way, they can be associated in bringing about social, economic, political and moral reforms in India. Thus they can play an important role in the progress of the nation. The students of today are the rulers of tomorrow. They should be aware of their responsibility towards the society and the nation and this will make them good citizens later on. There are many ways in which students can serve their country. First of all, students should imbibe the spirit of discipline because without discipline no nation can progress. Students can be associated with the removal of many social evils.... read more

The Role of Students in Democracy Democracy is a Government of the people. Students form a considerable part of the population of a country. Naturally they have and should have a say in the governance of a country. They are full of energy, enthusiasm and hope. Students symbolize the youth of the nation. Often the students are kept aloof from the mainstream of politics and administration. If the young students do not share their responsibility, it will fall heavily on the decaying shoulders of the old people as it is the present case. The older generation has its limitations. Democracy is neither stale like monarchy nor is it a reign of terror like dictatorship. Democracy stands for permanent everlasting ripples in the body politic of the nation. It requires active vigilance. A little carelessness may reduce it to a plaything of a dictator. Selfish over-enthusiasm may breed indiscipline and it will lead to anarchy. It may disintegrate the nation. It is only the young students who can provide active and unselfish vigilance. They can keep the nation strong enough to face the attack of an ambitious foreign power. Thus democracy is built on the strength of the youth. Democracy requires not only vigilance but also change. Progress in a... read more

The Problem of Unemployment in India Unemployment is a situation in which people who are able and willing to work do not get work. In other words, it is a state where due to one reason or other, one is not able to get a job according to one’s demand or ability. Unemployment has become an acute problem in India. There is more unemployment now than ever before. This is a serious economic problem. The economic well-being, peace, prosperity and stability of India depend greatly on the immediate solution of the problem of unemployment. Unemployment can be classified into full unemployment, partial unemployment, seasonal unemployment and disguised unemployment. The problem of unemployment among the educated is the most serious. When we offer education to thousands of young people , we are not in a position to offer jobs to even a few hundreds of them. Millions of uneducated young people and lakhs of graduates constitute the number of the unemployed in India. Even highly qualified persons like doctors, engineers and scientists also face this problem. There are many reasons for unemployment. The first and foremost cause is excessive population growth. The number of people increases rapidly whereas employment opportunities do not increase rapidly. Illiteracy has caused unemployment and poverty.... read more

The Influence of the Cinema Cinema is one of the most beautiful wonders of science. It is a very popular source of recreation and relaxation to most people .It plays a very important role in our educational, social, political and moral life. The principal role of cinema is to provide entertainment and amusement. It is a comparatively cheap source of entertainment for the common man. It gives mental relaxation to people who want an escape from the worries of daily life. Cinema is a source of education and information. It can teach literature, science, philosophy, culture and history. This is because pictorial representations are more interesting and impressive than book instruction. It keeps us in touch with the different parts of the world which we have not visited. Documentary films’also increase our knowledge regarding the latest happenings in our country and abroad. Education through film is interesting. In most of the developed countries, it has helped educationalists in giving practical training to students. It has been very useful in projecting big laboratories and factories in the class room. The most delicate feats in nuclear technology, mine working, engineering, etc., are screened and shown in detail to the students. The living world and the vast space can be brought within... read more

The Importance of Sports and Games The ideal of a good and perfect life is “to have a sound mind in a sound body. To enjoy sound health, physical exercise is essential. Sports and games play an important role in the physical and mental development of any person. As far as students are concerned, sports and games have more importance than to any other persons. The classroom situation often makes the child bored and his muscles cramped. Sports and games give them bodily and mental relaxation. Games and sports symbolize the youth of a nation. They keep the nation young as they keep the people young. The intellectual growth of a nation too depends upon its physical health. Sports and games help in building up not only a healthy body but also a healthy mind. They teach young people discipline and obedience. By observing the rules of a game, a person learns to respect the rights of his opponent also. These rule? teach us to honour a good foe, to praise him when he does well and to keep our temper when we are beaten. Team spirit and fellow- feeling are acquired while participating in a team event. Victory is a combined affair and not an individual one. Loyalty,... read more

Essay writing on The Importance of Rivers and their Preservation Rivers are the arteries of a country. Men, plants, and animals cannot live without water. Water is the basis of all life. One of the most important sources of water is rivers. For centuries, rivers have played an important place in hu­man life. The early civilizations sprang up on the river banks. Ancient people knew the fertility of the river valleys. They settled down there and began to cultivate the fertile valleys. Slowly such river valleys became great centres of culture. Rivers originated in the mountains and they carry down rock and sand and soil from the mountain sides. These rivers enter the plains and their waters move slowly and the solid materials which they carry sink to the bottom and is deposited as fertile soil. When the rivers overflow, the fertile soil is deposited on the banks of rivers. Thus all the rivers are constantly bringing fresh fertile soil to the fields of the cultivators. Rivers are very helpful to agriculture. Many people depend only on rain water for agricultural purposes. Rivers are the sources of the wonderful irrigation system which has turned deserts into productive farms. River water can be used for agriculture by constructing dams. Proper... read more